Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field that studies the structure and function of the nervous system. The human nervous system is composed of organs (brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia), which, in turn, consist of various tissues, including nerve, blood, and connective tissue. It has three general, overlapping functions: sensory, integrative, and motor. Neuroscientists use the principles of cellular and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, human behavior and cognition, mathematics, chemistry, and other fields to study the structure and function of the nervous system.
Minimum Education Level
Medical DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Scientific
Realistic
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Executive or College Professor
Laboratory Manager
Experienced Neuroscientist
Entry-Level Neuroscientist
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